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We have a new President in the USA -and it’s key to know, Trump does not control or reign over your evaluative judgments, noticing and awareness about you and how to live a truly authentic great life. I happen to like Trump- but this is just my internal view and opinion, you have yours, and I can look past his defects- we are all fabulous sinners. What matters is viewing thru the windshield of life, not the rear view mirror with conviction and faith!

Thru prayer and petition to someone much greater than yourself, it TAKES YOUR TOUGHNESS, COMMITMENT, PAIN, SACRIFICE, GRIT, LATE HOURS AND EARLY MORNINGS, ACTION (NOT TALK), HUMBLE, HUNGRY, SMART, ORGANIZATION AND ACTUAL REAL PLANNING IN WRITING AND INTENSE FOCUS —- EVERY SINGLE DAY OF YOUR LIFE to live a noble life and spread goodness and art and love.

IT DOES NOT DROP IN YOUR LAP, OR DUE TO A PRESIDENT OR PARENT, OR PERSON— THIS IS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR CHOICES AND JUDGEMENTS – SO DON’T BLAME COMPLAIN AND DEFEND ANYTHING TO ME- BECAUSE IT ALL COMES BACK TO ABOVE.

GOD IS WITH US- GOD IS FOR US. Connections matter- real ones that transcend politics, religion, and superficial gods. Trust in your Higher Power, and your internal responses starting with evaluative judgement, noticing and awareness- and get to work on your labor of Love!

Seth Godin is a genius who has helped me think way different and realize what I do is ART, not labor.

We want to “launch Purple Cows”, do amazing real estate deals, be UBER exceptional! How will you do ART, not labor this year?

Time to Dance and Leap- this will take informed courage.

1. We need to care enough to connect (connectedness)

2. Brave enough to ship before its ready (energy and courage)- you don’t need permission to make Art

3. Will you choose to matter? – to make Art and Music (make a great ruckus)

4. Best part is , there are no barriers to entry, its free (not at major costs, don’t need MBA education, and its simply a choice)

5. What is marketing NOW? PEOPLE LIKE US.. DO THINGS LIKE THIS? THE ANSWER IS TO CHANGE THE CULTURE, TO “ILL GIVE THAT A TRY”….NOT WE ALWAYS DO IT LIKE THIS.

WHEN SOMETHING NEW COMES UP- WE SAY OK ILL TRY THAT! THE MISSION IS TO GET PEOPLE TO CONNECT AND TALK. WE NEED TO BRING TENSION TO THE WORKPLACE TO CAUSE INTEGRATION. WE DON’T WANT REASSURANCE IN THE MARKET- WE WANT NEW CHANGE AND RUCKUS.

BECAUSE WE HAVE THIS TECHNOLOGY, LETS PLAY THE VIOLIN BEFORE WE ARE QUALIFIED , CHOOSE TO ACCEPT THE TENSION BC IT MATTERS!

“IM NOT SURE WHAT THE QUESTION IS, BUT THE ANSWER IS YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Let’s start with REFLECTION. How did your year go? Were you centered or off the hinges? How was your diet and exercise regimen? How did you treat your family and friends? Why did you get angry or who hurt you and why? What challenges did you overcome or put you under? How was your faith? How many authentic connections did you make? Did you push yourself to the limits emotionally, spiritually, physically and intellectually?

Now…use that intelligence to dig deeper next year. Make your own list and reflect.

Next is ATTITUDE. What is your outlook for next year? Do you believe in yourself, your Higher Power, your team and family? Have you visualized the wins you will experience next year? What does that look and feel like? Are you going to avoid negative energy and negative people? Are you acting like an adult or a child?

Now…Have an attitude of gratitude and get the focus off yourself- and great things will happen next year.

Next is COMMUNICATION. To set your goals and objectives, you must speak, write, and communicate them to an accountability partner. Your spouse, business mentor, boss, your Higher Power, anyone who will listen to you. This is very important so don’t overlook this. There is a powerful connection in your brain when you put this accountability out there- so someone can help you reach your goals. Many problems occur due to lack of simple communication- even the small little things must be said repeatedly. Do this now, not later.

Finally, INSIGHT. Simply put, what are YOU going to contribute to your family, team and loved ones? You certainly have insights we want and need. Focus on your strengths and share them – so you can improve on your growth and development while also creating impact with ones you touch. No need to overly focus on your weaknesses, those will improve with the above “RACI” strategy- and humility will start to over ride your false ego and insecurities.

One technique we use at our Firm http://www.theHrealestate.com is the 30.90.180 day goals and objectives list. We require each team member to write all of their “RACI” items on few sheets of paper, then I review them and we commit to eachother and the respective plan. Remember the RACI can be personal, business, spiritual, family, and all categories. I find the more you are authentic in this exercise, the better your New Year will be.

So go now, the key is NOW- and allow “RACI” to be the best exercise and New Year paradigm moving forward. 2016 is upon us- you are loved, we need you, and want you to contribute. I hope YOU will Create Joy, Health and Significance- Inspire and Live Inspired!

This is a great message (from Jim Jackson) of why your work matters and more importantly…when you do your work–do it with compassion, 110% effort, and far beyond average. YOU ARE NOT AVERAGE- so BE EXCEPTIONAL now- and LIVE that way by your actions!

The law of uncommon results: If you want uncommon results, you have to do common things in uncommon ways.

“It is safe to stay in the middle of the pack. If you are average no one complains about you or expects too much of you. Mediocrity has its rewards. But you never find out what you are capable of.

Here is the problem: some people expect uncommon results from common effort. And they are usually disappointed. If you want uncommon results, you have to do common things in uncommon ways.

By “common things” I mean doing the basic things with excellence. Think football: blocking and tackling and second efforts, not trick plays or looking good coming out of the huddle.

By “uncommon ways” I mean creativity, enthusiasm and going beyond anything that could reasonably be expected. Again, think football: covering for the mistakes of other players, improvising to get open or playing while hurt.

People who do common things in uncommon ways achieve uncommon results.”

The late Zig Ziglar remind us ….”if you give enough other people what they want, you will get what you want”.

In our selfish worldly society, its easy to make things all about YOU. I know this well, being the only son (and youngest child) of a family of five. Until recently, my heart was right, but the actions sometimes did not equate. Then, the transformation- THANK GOD! My pastor says you are not a man until you are 30…and i love my 30′s~!

We all have “it” in us- the ability to love, to give gifts of kindness, leadership, compassion, trust, mercy, forgiveness and sacrifice. It’s God given- a gift to us. So now we have an obligation to reciprocate. The issue is, our mainstream world does not always promote that- or its masked with sin, greed and pride. It’s all about ME– or is it all about something, someone, a cause and a mission greater?

Believers encounter this way of living every day…and when we see the light- the bright light of compassion leads to JOY. we know joy is not a reaction or a conditional response- it’s what and who we are! Yes, and it’s a choice.

What can we do to live in JOY and do what we love- that causes impact and give gifts to others.

Accept the TRUTH – and extend GRACE to others. It’s hard- just do it NOW!

Pray and meditate on what JOY looks like- ask for help and embrace change

Have you ever heard the term “punch fear in the mouth”, or “dance with the Fear”, “or “No Fear”?

Let’s face it, some Fear is good as it keeps us alive- and we will never have “no fear” unless we all want to die fast. Fear helps us escape from a rabid dog, keep our doors locked at home or not go into a dark alley after dark. What I really want to discuss here quickly, is Faith vs Fear…. and the Fear you can further drill down into as “anxiety”. So, what if we replaced the word “Fear” with “Anxiety”…now you start to know the feeling we are discussing …. that uneasy feeling of the last minute presentation, the Meet the Parents encounter, the family member who is sick, the feeling you are not worthy feeling….the feeling you have not made enough, done enough, impacted enough people, etc… that uneasy feeling…maybe it is FEAR/anxiety (False Evidence Appearing Real) F.E.A.R

So below, the main point of this blog is exactly what one of my old Pastors Jim Jackson sent our this morning, and it surely hits a chord. I hope you like this as much as i do in better understanding your Brilliant Brain (Neocortex) FAITH Infused Brain vs your Lizard Brain (Reptilean primiative FEAR based brain) we need both….but maybe its time to embrace Faith and Less Fear

The law of fear and faith: Faith is the antidote to fear.

To the extent that we are plagued by fear, we are not living by faith. And to the extent that we are living by faith, we are not ruled by fear. Faith and fear are opposites.

By “faith” I mean more than what people say they believe. Faith is how we live out what we say we believe. It is acting in a believing way. Faith is belief wrapped in skin.

Courage is sometimes different from faith, but up close the two look just alike. Faith-filled people act with courage. They act on their convictions regardless of public opinion or social consequences. They do not shrink from friends or foes. The throw caution to the wind and do what their flesh is afraid to do. That is why the first category of people excluded from the heavenly city, according to the Book of the Revelation, are cowards. Cowards lack faith and without faith it is impossible to please God.

What is is you know you should do that you are afraid to tackle? Do not be afraid. Have faith.

Have you ever noticed when someone you know always seems to be in the right place at the right time- and maybe that is you? Most of the time, we want to believe it’s luck or the golden touch!

But maybe, just maybe, that person is highly in tune with their AWARENESS and NOTICING sixth senses. What do i mean by that? Simply put, I believe these conscious efforts are manifested in the brain whereby one can actually make deliberate choices to be in tune with their immediate and far reaching senses- as it relates to physical, mental, and spiritual stimuli occurring every millisecond we live.

for instance, i have 4 children, i usually make a choice to always prepare myself in a parking lot and know how many things could happen if a teenager reckless driver barrels thru the parking lot, and what i would do in that situation. i will find myself walk first into the crossing, look far away and close by for other cars arriving or departing, then make the assessment it is all clear to lock hands and then cross. this in turn keeps me and my children above the death line.

kind of a silly example above, but lets use the same example of awareness/judgement/noticing in a business deal. Have you played out the entire film strip of what’s to come in your next deal? Evaluative Judgment might just be the highest human behavior as evidenced by the Hartman Profile. http://www.hartmaninstitute.org/

Disclaimer: ”Faith” is the number one way to accomplish the unthinkable- but here are some tips i have for you approaching your daily life and help put more Faith in action - so you can thrive and be in hyper tune with your senses and be able to manifest and predict just what might happen before it does…

stay healthy, balanced, and have a clear mind- this will open up creative juices. try Yoga, working out, healthy diet.

strip out all the noise- pay attention to what you are doing at that specific time. means you must Focus.

Think, Initiate then Reflect. Don’t just React! Thinking first of what you are doing before you do it – gets linear thinking in tune

Quiet the Lizard Brain (our fight or flight attitude. Many people call it “The Lizard Brain” because the limbic system is about all a lizard has for brain function. It is in charge of fight, flight, feeding, fear, freezing-up, and fornication.)

practice productive paranoia- not destructive- i said productive paranoia— how many things can go wrong when i do this deal and did i bring extra oxygen to the dance?

be uber specific about your INTENT of what you are doing at that moment- are you completely plugged into your task, emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually?

love and respect every moment of your life, even changing diapers. find joy to increase the awareness factor in all life

manifest and visualize how your task or deal will go down— same as golfers visualize their shot before shooting? try meditation too

Believe in yourself and team (family)- you notice, love, protect, defend, create and share your new found gifts

I hope you will find the above thoughts,steps, and ideas beneficial for you. I feel your life will change when you change your intentions on noticing, awareness and evaluative judgement. As with anything, its a God given gift to us, but we must deliberately use this gift, concentrate, pray about it, and practice, and of course want it! God bless- Happy Trails

We have all heard the term, “keep it real” or “he/she is a real person”.

so what does “real” mean? actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed. (of a substance or thing) not imitation or artificial; genuine.

How are we as human beings, companies, families, enterprises… considered real? The answer starts with being AUTHENTIC!

In today’s world of high tech, fame, connections, the mad dash for success, power, chasing the dollar, or being somebody we are not to achieve some or all of the above — it becomes more important to be REAL, AUTHENTIC, GENUINE. Why…because it now matters and people can smell it. It sets you apart. We all possess the same ability to have fancy gadgets, social media connections, attend all the parties, be like the other person,…. and at the end of the day…..are you being the person God has gifted your Life and Purpose deep down inside? Here are some things our firm HALBERDIER Real Estate inspire in our quest for deeper authentic connections:

Define and Live out your God given Purpose with Faith

Do what you Love to Do – attendance based compensation days are over

Don’t pay attention to Critics and Haters – they are everywhere. Instead connect only with Winners!

Get grounded and tap into your Humility- have you been completely honest about your character defects?

What are you top 5 strengths creating Impact and NOW let them shine!

Connectedness is a Value and Gift to people- so use it.

People know how much you Care, they don’t care how much you know.

Give gifts of your time, talents and treasure without expecting Anything in return

always do the next right thing even when it hurts and no one is looking

Patiently listen to needs of others and sincerely offer service, generosity and help

Friends, now more than ever we need you. Connect with your Higher Power and the people who are your biggest cheerleaders, and love others for who they are….. and watch your REAL Purpose and Gifts grow and grow!

Here’s the list – “what people value the most in the workplace”. From Seth Godin’s “Linchpin- are you Indispensable”

9 intrinsic and only 1 extrinsic value out of 10. Meaning we all crave an emotional internal need for a great platform to work….

Challenge and Responsibility-- we thrive on challenges while being responsible and accountable

Flexibility and Freedom- we are huge believers in this (solid life work balance). You can’t pay a price for freedom!

Stable work environment- select hires – energetic cohesive place to work- only linchpins work here

Money- as Zig Ziglar says, it’s close to oxygen. we will put you in positions to make lots of this

Professional Dvlpt- as you know, we love this stuff- we will do more CRE training and book studies etc as desired by team

Peer recognition- We purposely have “give acceptance and consideration” in our core values- this is huge!

Stimulating colleagues and team members- our team will be super tight- fraternal brothers that feed off eachother

Exciting Job content- needless to say- we have lots of exciting things happening in market and our industry- carpe diem

Organizational Culture- culture is how we all treat each other and have fun together- make work fun and “wow” investors and clients

Location and Community- hence The Woodlands – http://www.theHrealestate.com (the H blog), http://www.treyinsights.com, and our community philanthropy etc- a connected movement, and capitalizing on our networks and mentors etc

“Optimism is for artist, change agents, linchpins, and winners- are you working to make things better?”

….may we continue to seek sound discernment, informed courage and use great judgment and action towards the mission. WE CREATE EXCEPTIONAL REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES!

YOU are in the biggest fight of your LIFE. The most important challenge for YOU is to learn how to conquer YOURSELF. We all have a story- what is YOURs?

FEAR- can YOU dance next to FEAR? – sure you can. FEAR are False Experiences/or Evidence Appearing Real (FEAR). When you have the belief, faith and conviction in God’s will- well then just rest easy…or at least do your best right? When has He purposely done you wrong?

DOUBT- can YOU get to the next level when you second guess yourself? YOU have purpose in this LIFE, so go for it. God loves you and so do ALL the people who believe in YOU. YOU are here to be an example to others and lunge forward and GO FOR IT!

SHAME- who really cares what YOU did in the past – they may not forget but should forgive, …and did you learn and change is the key. Guilty feelings are one thing, and can be used constructively, but don’t wallow in shame– it is a cancer that spreads and infects others. YOU are forgiven, and a new human being. LOVE others and get the focus off YOURSELF and go help somebody. Be vulnerable – the opposite of SHAME.

Thank you to David Dorn and THE LOFT, for inspiring us to Fight the Good Fight– the one FIGHT that does matter. GROW, LOVE, COMPASSION, FAITH, COURAGE, SACRIFICE – - NOW GO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT!!